A very thin dog was discovered curled up in a woman's driveway.

Emma Fowler, a resident of Boxted, Essex, was surprised to find a pitifully thin and weak dog curled up in her driveway. The canine, a mix of Dogue de Bordeaux, was later identified as Roxy. Emma immediately took the three-year-old dog to a nearby veterinary clinic and notified the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) as they suspected that Roxy had been neglected.

According to a report by the BBC, Roxy weighed a mere 29kg, which is significantly less compared to the ideal weight for a Dogue de Bordeaux. The RSPCA has launched an investigation into this matter and is determined to uncover the truth behind Roxy's condition. Emma shared her thoughts on the incident, saying, "I was taken aback when I saw Roxy lying on our driveway, but I'm glad she found a sunny spot to rest while waiting for help. She looked famished and extremely emaciated, but once she realized we meant no harm, she became very friendly and sweet."

RSPCA inspector Nicky Thorne also expressed her concern, stating, "Roxy is painfully thin, and it's evident that it took a considerable amount of time for her to reach this state. It's a clear indication of neglect, and we are determined to find the culprit responsible for this." Roxy was traced back to a property in Halstead, Essex, through her microchip. However, the previous owners claimed that they had rehomed her in September 2023.

Nicky further added that the RSPCA is keen to hear from anyone who might recognize Roxy from the neighboring areas of Halstead and Boxted or anyone who has information about her previous owners. She described Roxy as a gentle and affectionate dog, and everyone who met her couldn't help but fall in love with her.

In another unfortunate incident, the remains of a Bully breed dog were found mutilated and burned near a children's playground in Tottenham, North London, earlier this week. The breed of the dog could not be identified due to the severity of the damage. The RSPCA is investigating this matter as well and is determined to bring the culprits to justice.

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